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P433 THR

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,916 mi
Last recorded138,916 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 THR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 138,916 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 138,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

centre and rear exhaust sections rusting

high-low beam switch sticky between operation

passangers side headlight reflector dull

slight bind on both rear wheels when turned

Pass 26 Mar 2010 132,558 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 132,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlights beam pattern starting to fade

fuel filter starting to rust

Pass 25 Mar 2009 126,184 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 126,184 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

both front tyres wearing low

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

passangers side rear anti rollbar bushes worn

passangers side rear inner part of tyre wearing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 119,183 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 119,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering belt perished

Fail 23 Mar 2007 110,639 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 110,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 101,917 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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P433 THR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 113,639 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P433 THR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P433 THR registered?

P433 THR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P433 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P433 THR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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